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Troy K.

Troy Krich

37 reviews
Mr. Krich is a practiced civil litigator with experience in business, employment, and construction litigation. In addition, Troy applies a significant portion of his servic... read more
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Daniel E. G.

Daniel E. Goodrich

31 reviews
Daniel E. Goodrich is a corporate counselor with over six years of experience. He has been licensed to practice law in multiple states, including California and the District of Columbia. Daniel holds a Juris Doctorate degree in law, which he obtained after graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law. Daniel primarily specializes in mergers and acquisitions. He founded his own legal firm, DG Law, in December 2012.
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Karen B.

Karen Braveheart

31 reviews
⭐️I’m Karen Braveheart, Esq., a seasoned business and contract attorney with over 11 years of legal experience and a perfect trial record. My career has been defined by del... read more
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Dean S.

Dean Sage

68 reviews
Dean Sage is an attorney at law with over seven years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained his legal degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Dean is experienced in dealing with legal matters related to real estate law, tax law and business formation. He is also skilled in legal research and writing, as well as drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
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Edward R.

Edward Robinson

35 reviews
Edward Robinson is a patent attorney that mainly works with corporations to help them obtain patent protection for pharmaceutical products, medical devices and related inventions. He is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Edward has over 14 years of experience. He practices law in California and received a J.D in law from the University of San Diego School of Law. Edward has recently jointed Tech Law LLP, but have represented a large number of companies as a corporate counsel.
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Michael W.

Michael Wales

12 reviews
Michael graduated from the prestigious Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 1991 and was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 1991 and in California in 1993. Michael is ...
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Alicia D.

Alicia Dearn

12 reviews
Alicia I. Dearn is an experienced trial lawyer and businesswoman. For twenty years, Ms. Dearn has been a trusted advisor for businesses and individuals alike in the areas o...
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Aaron B.

Aaron Bernstein

11 reviews
As in-house head of Intellectual Property for most of my 30-year career, I have helped prominent technology companies protect and leverage their IP to advance their most cr...
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N. Mauricio R.

N. Mauricio Reznik

10 reviews
N. Mauricio Reznik, Esq. founded Reznik Law Group after practicing extensively in business and civil litigation. He works with clients at all stages of the civil process, o...
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Chris C.

Chris Czaplak

9 reviews
As a client-centric corporate lawyer and entrepreneur, I am deeply committed to prioritizing the success of those I serve. I am a business attorney former Navy JAG with ove...
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David L.

David Lizerbram

7 reviews
After graduating from the USC School of Cinema-Television and Marshall School of Business, I received my J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. My firm was founded i...
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John C.

John Cifelli

4 reviews
John is a USPTO registered patent attorney and California bar member who founded Birdrock IP as an IP and corporate boutique located in San Diego. He has a technical backgr...
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Matthew R.

Matthew Rifat

2 reviews
Los Angeles and San Diego partner providing transaction, litigation and regulatory defense to healthcare and other licensed professional clients throughout California and A...
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Brett H.

Brett Hallagan

2 reviews
Dedicated and highly skilled Freelance Attorney with a proven track record of providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses. With a commitment to exc...
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John G.

John Giust

2 reviews
John is experienced in both transactional and litigation matters having practiced law at some of the best firms in the US. He is an electrical engineer with a background in...
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Kalyan P.

Kalyan Pokala

3 reviews
Whether you are a business or an individual, you need an attorney you can count on. Kalyan Pokala practices in both general business law and immigration, a unique practice mix. He loves helping people through legal problems and prides himself on providing individualized service to everyone that walks into his office. Mr. Pokala takes the notion that the law is a serving profession to heart.
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Linda A.

Linda Allen

6 reviews
Linda Allen heads the Peak Business Law team, which was established in 1999. Her vast experience working in the US and international business communities allows her to focus on providing outstanding service to corporations who want to establish, maintain, or expand operations in the US and abroad. Before she established her own firm, she worked as Managing Attorney at Decker Law Group.
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Colin B.

Colin Breeze

3 reviews
Colin Breeze is a corporate attorney with 19 years’ experience. He specializes in litigation matters and is exceptionally skilled in dealing with legal cases related to real estate law. Colin holds a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained from the University of Chicago Law School. He is licensed to practice law in California and New York. Colin has been a partner attorney at the Breeze Law Firm since January 2007.
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Andrew B.

Andrew Brodkin

2 reviews
Andy Brodkin Legal is here to assist aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the legal complexities of starting and managing a business. As an independent...
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Jennison J.

Jennison Jenkins

2 reviews
a dedicated attorney specializing in estate planning and probate administration, helping clients navigate the complexities of managing and settling estates with care and pr...
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Ivan R.

Ivan Rios Mena

2 reviews
Wholly bilingual and a native Spanish speaker, I am an attorney and entrepreneur practicing immigration and business law, with experience advising individuals and companies...
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Matt V.

Matt Velasquez

2 reviews
Consulting an attorney shouldn’t be an intimidating process. I started this firm because I wanted to provide clients with legal services that are accessible, understandable...
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Erin F.

Erin Funderburk

2 reviews
California licensed attorney with over 10 years of extensive legal experience in the areas of estate planning, international and domestic finance, debt management and recov...
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Tracy J.

Tracy Jones

2 reviews
Tracy J. Jones has been a civil litigator since graduating from law school in 2008. For the first six years, she prosecuted wage/hour class actions, insurance bad faith cas...
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Namrta S.

Namrta Shah

2 reviews
Namrta Desai Shah is an Associate Attorney at Slate Law Group in San Diego, CA. Namrta holds a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law and a Bachelor's degree...
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Tom G.

Tom Gallagher

2 reviews
Mr. Gallagher is a Real Estate and Business Law attorney based in San Diego, California. A California native with training in conflict resolution and negotiation. Tom is an...
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Michael L.

Michael Lancaster

2 reviews
Michael is an experienced contracts attorney serving individuals and companies throughout the state of California. He previously served as an associate at an Am Law 100 law...
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Catherine K.

Catherine Klaus

2 reviews
Nothing excites Catherine more than helping companies solve their legal issues and achieve their strategic objectives! She has devoted the entirety of her over 10 year lega...
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Samir S.

Samir Singh

2 reviews
Samir Singh is experienced as both an attorney and an entrepreneur, having founded two companies. He has been licensed to practice law in California. Samir has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained from the University of Washington School of Law. Samir primarily specializes in drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts. He is able to assist startup companies and entrepreneurs with all their legal matters. Samir founded Triton Bridge in September 2017.
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Peter G.

Peter Gutenberg

2 reviews
With legal expertise in patents, trademarks, and copyrights, Peter Gutenberg has a background of more than eight years in research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostics. Mr. Gutenberg is a member of the California State Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section and California Lawyers for the Arts.
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Kevin B.

Kevin Buckley

2 reviews
Kevin Buckley is a business lawyer with almost two decades of experience. He has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies in the past, as well as with entrepreneurs. Some of his clients include WebListers, Dermala, CureMetrix and Jaan Biotherapeutics. Kevin is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Pennsylvania. He obtained his degree in law from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Kevin has been a shareholder at Torrey Pines Law Group since April 2013.
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Steve L.

Steve Lucero

2 reviews
Steve is the founder of the Lucero Law Firm, a business that offers legal services relating to personal injury, civil rights, and criminal defense. He is very attentive to the goals and needs of his clients and prides himself on aggressive advocacy. In addition to earning his law degree, Steve is a graduate of the prestigious National Trial Practice Institute.
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Rachel W.

Rachel Waters

2 reviews
Rachel holds a JD/MBA from Wake Forest University. After serving as a federal law clerk, Rachel worked in litigation and advertising counseling with a major national law fi...
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Aman B.

Aman Badyal

2 reviews
Aman manages his firm Badyal Law PC, which provides sophisticated tax advice and a range of services for businesses. After earning his law degree at the New York University School of Law, he worked in several prestigious firms where he represented various businesses and individuals who are household names, Fortune 500 Corporations, and Forbes 200 individuals.
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Allan L.

Allan Lolly

2 reviews
Allan Lolly is an immigration attorney with more than 26 years' experience in the industry. During his time as an immigration attorney, Allan has helped numerous families obtain more than 14,000 visas in total in order to bring them together in the United States. Allan obtained his J.D. in Law at the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1989. He is currently the managing attorney at his own legal firm, Allan S. Lolly & Associates APC.
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Kieran D.

Kieran De Terra

2 reviews
Kieran De Terra is a business lawyer that has been licensed to practice law in California for the past two years. He has a Juris Doctor degree in law, which he obtained after graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law. Kieran specializes in providing legal assistance to start up businesses, with a primary focus on trademark and copyright law. He has been an attorney at Wilkinson Mazzeo PC since January 2016.
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John M.

John Mccarthy

2 reviews
John McCarthy has been a corporate attorney for the past decade. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained his J.D. in law after he graduated from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. John has won several awards for his career as a corporate attorney, including the Best of the Bar award by the San Diego Business Journal. Since January 2010, John has been managing his own law firm, McCarthy Law.
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Sushil R.

Sushil Rungta

2 reviews
A seasoned and highly experienced tax and business lawyer focused on helping businesses exceed their potential. An astute attorney who also counsels on business strategy, n...
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Nikki S.

Nikki Semanchik

2 reviews
Nikki Semanchik is a corporate attorney who has more than six years of experience. She is licensed to practice law in California and obtained her Juris Doctorate degree in law after she graduated from the California Western School of Law. Nicki specializes in providing her legal assistance to startup companies and entrepreneurs. She is also experienced in dealing with non-profits. Nicki founded her own legal firm, the Semanchik Law Group, in 2017.
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Omri B.

Omri Ben-Ari

2 reviews
My practice focuses primarily on Labor and Employment prosecution and defense. I began as a Plaintiffs attorney and currently serve as Outside General Counsel for several c...
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John R. R.

John R. Rodriguez

2 reviews
John R. Rodriguez is a corporate attorney with more than two decades worth of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained a J.D. degree in law from the John F. Kennedy University School of Law. John primarily specializes in legal cases that involve immigration law. John is also experienced as a defense lawyer and a criminal investigator. Since November 1977, John has been serving as the managing attorney at his own legal firm, The Rodriguez Law.
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Autumn M.

Autumn Moody

2 reviews
Autumn Moody is an attorney at law with over one decade's worth of experience. She has been licensed to practice law in California and obtained her legal degree from the California Western School of Law. Autumn primarily specializes in dealing with legal matters that involve labor and employment law. She is also skilled in dealing with commercial contracts. Autumn founded her own legal firm, The Moody Firm, in November 2017.
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Oleg C.

Oleg Cross

2 reviews
Oleg Cross is an award-winning attorney, focusing his practice on trust & estate matters and select litigation engagements. Mr. Cross also serves as local counsel in a ...
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Jonathan P.

Jonathan Paul

2 reviews
Jonathan Paul has over 20 years of experience as in-house counsel for companies ranging from a start-up with less than ten employees to a publicly traded technology corpora...
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Thomas R.

Thomas Rist

2 reviews
Experienced, tireless representation. Tom Rist has been operating his own law office for 11 years. He has experience in labor and employment law, injury cases, fataliti...
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Bruce H.

Bruce Hare

2 reviews
Genius Patent specializes in patent preparation and prosecution. Our enthusiastic and motivated team can help you protect your valuable intellectual property. Founder Bruce...
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Julia W.

Julia Williams

2 reviews
Ms. Williams is a 2006 UCLA Law graduate. She began her legal career in complex business litigation. After a decade of litigation practice, Ms. Williams determined that her...
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Linsey L.

Linsey Levine

2 reviews
Versatile and strategic leader with strong experience in business, compliance, law, operational strategy, and cybersecurity. Strong communicator with a passion for problem-...
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Tamara C.

Tamara Cross

1 review
As the President and Managing Attorney of The Cross Law Firm, APC, Tamara Cross is a well-experienced Lawyer. She deals with cases regarding mobile home and manufactured housing community owners. Her focus is inclusive of day to day operations, evictions, notice preparation, lease review and development, employment disputes and business litigation. She studied Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she obtained her J.D.
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Amer A.

Amer Azizi

1 review
Amer Azizi excelled at the University of California, San Diego, where he was frequently recognized on the Dean’s List for his outstanding academic achievements and graduate...
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 7392 reviews for attorneys in California

Ryan Coyne
5.0
Clear Communication
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California Employment Agreement Review

Ryan Coyne

"Ryan was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the entire process. I was in a time-sensitive situation and he quickly reviewed all of my documents, answered my questions thoroughly, and provided practical, well-reasoned advice. He took the time to understand the facts of my situation, explained the applicable law in a clear and approachable way, and prepared a comprehensive attorney opinion letter within an impressively short timeframe. I especially appreciated that he was strategic in his advice, helping me focus on the issues that actually mattered without unnecessarily escalating the situation. Ryan was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me reach the best outcome. I would not hesitate to work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone needing guidance."

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Los Angeles, CA,

David Yamaguchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Lease Revision Assistance

David Yamaguchi

"I highly recommend Dave. He was responsive, efficient, and professional throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made everything as smooth as possible. It was a pleasure working with him."

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Huntington Beach, CA,

Brandon Northington
5.0
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Outside General Counsel Services

Brandon Northington

"Brandon handled the full legal foundation for my SaaS launch - Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer and I'd work with him again without hesitation. What stood out was his commercial judgment: as a solo, pre-revenue founder I needed counsel calibrated to where the business actually is, not gold-plated lawyering, and that's exactly what he delivered. He flagged real gaps I'd have missed - California's auto-renewal disclosure requirements and a GDPR exposure on free-tier EEA registrations and gave practical, defensible paths forward rather than just listing risks. On the GDPR representative question he laid out a documented-exception approach with the precise elements to record and clear triggers for when to revisit it, so I could act on it immediately. Responsive to follow-up questions and consistently clear in his explanations. Highly recommended for early-stage founders who need sound, business-aware legal counsel."

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Valencia, CA,

Vincent Van Houden
5.0
Clear Communication
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Review of Employee IP Assignment Agreement

Vincent Van Houden

"Vincent did solid, thorough work. He put together a detailed legal memo covering my invention ownership question, along with guidance on conflict of interest disclosure considerations. Clear explanations and practical recommendations throughout. Turnaround wasn't rushed, which was fine with me. Communication was easy to follow. This is my second time working with him."

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Pittsburg, CA,

Michael S Melfi
5.0
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Review Terms of Service

Michael S Melfi

"Michael was fantastic to work with. He took the time to understand both the legal and practical realities of my business instead of just making redlines in a vacuum. His feedback was thoughtful, pragmatic, and always explained in a way that made it easy to understand the trade-offs behind each recommendation. What I appreciated most was that he looked for solutions, not just problems. He helped strengthen our legal documents while also offering practical guidance on payments, risk management, and launch considerations that went well beyond the contracts themselves. I’d absolutely recommend Michael to any startup founder looking for a knowledgeable attorney who understands how to balance legal protection with building a real product."

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Thousand Oaks, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

Consultation with California Contract Attorney for Overcharge Dispute

Seth Wiener

"Seth explained everything I needed to know in a clear and concise manner informing me of my rights regarding my contract dispute."

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Alameda, CA,

Danny Minutillo
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with General Advice

Danny Minutillo

"Wonderful and affordable legal assistance."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Alton Hare
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with General Advice

Alton Hare

"Alton did an excellent job on the project. He was very thorough and very responsive to my questions."

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Los Gatos, CA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
Clear Communication
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Trademark Infringement Consults Services

Ali Shalchi

"Quick turnaround at an affordable price"

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Fremont, CA,

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
5.0
Clear Communication
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Trademark Clearance Search

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

"Anthony handled a two-mark trademark clearance and opinion for my software company efficiently and at a fair price. The analysis was clear and well-organized, the turnaround was fast, and he was responsive and professional throughout including promptly refining the report when I requested clarification."

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Valencia, CA,

Mark Mcguinness
5.0
Clear Communication
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Stock Options Dispute

Mark Mcguinness

"Mark listened to my issue and offered several options, while providing real guidance that I was able to act upon."

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Windsor, CA,

Anna Claxton
5.0
Clear Communication
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Draft SaaS Agreement

Anna Claxton

"We are very happy working with Anna; she helped create our MSA and SOW. We are an AI Automation/Marketing Agency based out of Newport Beach, CA, serving businesses nationwide. We just closed our first enterprise engagement and needed assistance/guidance in getting the proper legal documentation to support this size scope. Anna was the right choice. We spoke with her on a call, she listened, we messaged her, and she responded promptly and made sure we were taken care of, which is all our company can ask for. Thank you, Anna!"

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Newport Beach, CA,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
Clear Communication
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Consult on Corporate Restructure

Rebecca Stacker

"Rebecca worked on my timeline and budget. She was nice to work with."

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Chula Vista, CA,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
Clear Communication
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Meets Deadlines

IP Attorney Needed — USPTO Trademark Filing + China Manufacturer Agreement Review

Jake Siciliano

"Jake was exceptional to work with! His guidance on trademark strategy in particular pushed my thinking in ways that helped shape the brand direction, beyond just the legal aspect of the work. Highly recommend."

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Walnut Creek, CA,

Ryan A. Woods
5.0
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Review Equipment Lease

Ryan A. Woods

"Will be using Ryan in the future!"

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Torrance, CA,

Eric Alspaugh
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Eric Alspaugh

"Eric was great - our outcome was the best-case scenario."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Joel Douglas
5.0
Clear Communication
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File Utility Patent

Joel Douglas

"Very clear and concise, professional. Pleasure to work with. Made the process easy and a ton of experience."

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Santa Ana, CA,

Ross Brandborg
5.0
Clear Communication
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Patent Infringement Consultation

Ross Brandborg

"Ross provided exceptional legal counsel for our recent hardware FTO and clearance analysis. We were operating under a strictly accelerated, one-week deadline, and Ross exceeded all expectations. He quickly grasped the complex mechanical geometries of our product and delivered highly detailed claim charts and a robust non-infringement opinion ahead of schedule—even while navigating a holiday weekend. His communication was consistently prompt, clear, and professional. If you need a patent attorney who combines deep technical acumen with incredible speed and reliability, I cannot recommend Ross highly enough."

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Torrance, CA,

Brent Xavier
5.0
Clear Communication
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Trademark Risk Assessment

Brent Xavier

"Worked with Brent on a legal review for my business and would absolutely engage him again. Two things really stood out: speed — he turned around a comprehensive deliverable on a tight timeline — and framing — the entire analysis was built around enabling the business, not just flagging risk. He's sharp, knowledgeable, refreshingly practical, and treats founders as partners. Highly recommend to any founder looking for outside counsel who actually thinks like an operator."

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Wilmington, DE,

John Cifelli
5.0
Clear Communication
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Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter

John Cifelli

"Don't let his time in practice fool you. Sometimes early career means better listening; not frozen into patterns they have been using for decades. It was clear he was interested in accepting my process of working through the needs first, rather than wanting me to help him fill in a template."

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Napa, CA,


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